Alumni Spotlights

In our first session of Peacebuilders 2018, campers learned about the right every human being has to a nationality. A few months after camp, one of campers from that week, Haden, met a man wanting to claim that right. Along with his mom and sister and some friends, Haden visited at Stewart Detention Center, one … Continue reading »

What I Learned From Being a Counselor at Peacebuilders Summer Camp, a Program Helping Middle Schoolers Explore Social Justice Issues Originally published in Affinity Magazine The history of humankind has been one of innovation; however, with innovation comes suffering. While civilizations have consistently been evolving, this sort of extensive change always comes at the expense … Continue reading »

To prepare myself for the future, I plan to go to college and get a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. This major includes the studies of women, peace, Black culture, and other cultures. I plan to go to the Peace Corps for their 2 year program and teach English in another country. From there I plan … Continue reading »

Our 2016 Peacebuilders have been doing great things since camp in July. In honor of Dr. King, we’re posting highlights of our campers’ service. Scroll down to see how these committed young people are keeping the Dream alive!

Royce Mann, a Peacebuilders Camp alum from 2011, has become quite famous recently. His slam poetry performance, “White Boy Privilege” has gone viral. Though we hope to interview personally soon, we’ll wait until he’s done fielding calls from CNN, Vox.com, and People magazine. For now, please watch his inspiring poem and an interview with him … Continue reading »

I recently caught up with alum Edithe Rose, who attended camp in 2013. Edithe Rose, now age 15, sat down with me for an interview and reflected on her time at camp, how it affected her, and what she’s been learning since then. Memories From Camp We do so many activities and learn so much … Continue reading »

ZoraAnn attended Peacebuilders Camp in 2014 and lent her voice to many of our discussions of human rights and the struggle for justice. One beautiful part of camp, though, doesn’t happen at camp itself, and that’s the participation of a camper’s home community. Prior to camp, ZoraAnn’s church rallied around her to support her decision … Continue reading »